Once again, Northside Hospital-Cherokee has earned The Joint
Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for demonstrating health care
quality and safety in pneumonia care. The hospital previously
received the certification award in 2009 and 2011. All three
Northside hospitals (Atlanta, Cherokee and Forsyth) have received
certification in pneumonia care and remain the only Georgia hospitals to
do so.

To receive this two-year certification, Northside Hospital-Cherokee
underwent a voluntary and rigorous on-site review. The hospital
was evaluated for compliance with standards of care specific to the
needs of pneumonia patients and families, including infection prevention
and control, leadership and medication management.

“Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to providing the highest level
of care for our patients,” said Jan Johnson, RN, chief nursing officer,
Northside Hospital-Cherokee. “This achievement from The Joint
Commission recognizes our hard work and we are honored, once again, to
receive it.”

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safe, high-quality, compassionate care for our patients.